Category: Intermediate

Alright — let’s break down the Proven ICT 20 Pips a Day Strategy in a way that’s clear, practical, and easy to follow. This is a scalping strategy based on ICT principles, perfect for traders who want small, consistent profits without sitting in front of the charts all day. 1. What is the ICT 20…

“Seek and Destroy” is a Friday-specific trading setup. Michael J. Huddleston (ICT) named it that way because the market: It’s a classic liquidity run and reversal setup. 1. Why Only on Friday? Fridays are important because: That’s why Fridays often have stop hunts and reversals. 2. The Core Idea behind ICT Seek and Destroy Friday…

Before we dive into internal and external range liquidity, let’s first understand what liquidity means in ICT. In trading, liquidity = money. And in ICT terms, liquidity is where stop losses are placed. These stop-loss clusters are used by institutions (Smart Money) to trigger big moves by sweeping them. So, liquidity pools = targets for…

ICT Macro Times refer to specific times of the trading day when the market is most likely to show high-probability moves. These times are based on institutional trading activity, especially from major financial hubs like London and New York. Michael J. Huddleston (ICT) teaches that Smart Money operates in specific windows, and these windows repeat…

The One Shot One Kill model is a powerful and highly focused intraday trading strategy developed by ICT (Inner Circle Trader). The idea is simple: Take one high-probability trade per day. That’s it. One shot, one kill. It’s designed for traders who want to trade less but smarter, aiming for precision entries with a high…

In ICT and Smart Money Concepts (SMC), MSS and CHOCH are two important market structure terms. They help traders spot early trend changes and potential entry points. Let’s break them down: At first glance, both seem similar — but there’s a key difference. 1. CHOCH – Change of Character in ICT CHOCH is the first…

In ICT (Inner Circle Trader) concepts, the Asian Range is the price range formed during the Asian trading session, which typically runs from 12:00 AM to 5:00 AM New York time (EST). This session is usually quiet, with lower volatility compared to London or New York. Because of that, it often creates a tight range…

In ICT trading, lows are more than just price levels — they represent liquidity zones where stop-losses often sit. Smart Money (banks and institutions) knows this, and they often manipulate price to reach these levels before reversing the market. Let’s explore each type of low in detail. 1. STL – Short-Term Low in ICT 1.…

In ICT (Inner Circle Trader) concepts, a Breakaway Gap is a powerful price movement that shows a shift in market intention—usually right after consolidation or a range. It is a gap between two candles on the price chart, and it shows that Smart Money has begun delivering price aggressively in one direction. This often marks…

CISD, or Change in the State of Delivery, is a concept from the ICT (Inner Circle Trader) Smart Money framework. It signals a major shift in market sentiment, where Smart Money transitions from accumulating or distributing to actively delivering price in a new direction. This change often marks the start of a new trend or…